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A woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border stands at a shrine, holding a brass lamp tray with a lit oil lamp and a brass pitcher, performing an aarti-style offering. Behind her a gold-colored statue of a standing deity is partly visible. The central deity murti is adorned with a large red and yellow marigold garland and a ring garland of dried rings, a blue-and-gold headdress, and fruit like limes and apples. Lit oil lamps sit on leaf-lined plates on a purple-draped altar, with a bowl of yellow rice and a bowl of fruit including grapes, apples, oranges and pears in the foreground. A gold arched frame and sparkling silver curtain surround the murti.

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A photograph of a puja at a shrine. A devotee in a white sari with a red-and-gold border holds a brass lamp with a lit flame aloft in the left foreground, and a rudraksha mala hangs at their chest. On the right, a metal murti of a deity wears a blue-and-gold crown, a red and yellow marigold garland, and a large garland of dried rings and green fruits. In front, brass trays hold fruit including apples, grapes and mango, a bowl of yellow flowers, and several small oil lamps lit on a rust-coloured cloth. A golden arch frames the murti, and a poster reading KAILASA TORONTO CANADA hangs above. A white statue with a crown and garland stands at the left edge. The scene shows an abhishekam-style puja with aarti lamps and offerings.2026-01-10Photo 82905712022-04-16 +1 copiesPhoto 66789062022-04-16 +1 copiesA woman in a cream sari with sequined border and a turquoise blouse stands at an altar, reaching toward a food offering. Behind her are gold-framed shrines holding a black Ganesha murti with a gold crown and orange garland, and a blue-robed deity murti with silver ornaments and red flower garlands. In front of her, a tray of savoury donuts is arranged with green limes, red and orange flowers, and a small oil lamp. Brass vessels hold rice, yellow dal, pulao, chickpeas and a sweet dish, with a brass plate and a laptop nearby.2022-03-24A woman in a cream sari with gold-toned border stands before a decorated offering arranged with green limes, orange and red flower garlands, and ring-shaped snacks, lit by a brass oil lamp with a bright flame. She holds the lamp in one hand and a small brass vessel in the other. Behind her a black stone Ganesha murti sits in a shrine with gold ornamentation and orange marigold garlands hang at the right edge. A green banana leaf and a small white conch shell lie in the foreground. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti at a temple shrine.2021-11-26A woman in a cream sari with gold embroidery and a turquoise blouse performs a ritual by a decorated offering. She holds a small brass vessel and pours or waves a lamp over a large heap of ring-shaped sweets, green limes, red flower garlands with yellow marigolds, and a lit flame atop the offering. Brass plates, a cracked coconut half and small oil lamps sit on the foreground, and a deity murti with a dark face is visible in a shrine behind her.2022-03-24A woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at left, holding a lit multi-wick brass oil lamp (aarti) toward a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Dark deity murti are dressed in colourful garments and ornaments on a silver-framed altar. A large black shivalinga-style stone with a marigold garland and gold ornament sits centrally, flanked by brass lamps, banana, pineapple and fruit offerings, and a small female figure in pink. Gilded carved pillars frame the scene. No a person candidate is visibly present.2022-03-01A woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari performs an aarti with a lit brass oil lamp before a black stone deity murti of an elephant-headed god, seated with a golden crown and a red-and-white cloth. Her hands are raised around the flame, and she wears gold bangles and a beaded necklace. In front of the deity is a large offering arranged with green limes, fried banana chips, red flowers and green leaves, set on a banana leaf. Orange marigold garlands hang on the golden arch behind, and the room has black tiled walls.2021-11-26A woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari stands at a shrine lit by an open flame from a brass lamp she holds. She wears a red bindi, gold bangles and a beaded necklace. Behind her a black stone Ganesha murti sits on a pedestal, adorned with a red and gold cloth, flanked by golden arched niches. To the right a large offering of green limes, orange jalebi-like sweets and red flowers is arranged on a tray, and bananas are visible on a plate behind. The scene shows a puja in progress with a deity murti, oil lamp and fruit offerings.2021-11-26Photo 66793062022-04-16 +1 copiesA woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left, holding a brass lamp tray with lit flames aloft toward a seated golden statue. The statue wears a maroon turban, a white flower garland and green leaf garland, and a maroon draped cloth; it is a statue, not a physical person. Before it stand brass oil lamps, a brass tray of fruit and leaves, smoking incense sticks, a flowered offering and a tiger-striped cloth on the floor. The room has gold-patterned walls, a black-tiled altar platform and a wall heater.2022-03-01A woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari with a yellow flower in her hair holds up a small oil lamp toward a gilded shrine. Inside the ornate golden arch stands a deity murti dressed in red garments, adorned with pink, purple and white flower garlands and a crown, holding a leafy stalk. Before it is a purple velvet-draped table with brass vessels, fruit, sweets, a kalasha-style lamp and banana leaves, part of a puja offering. A gold-carved panel and a seated figure with garlands are visible at left. No a person candidate is clearly visible.